Summary

Augmented reality (AR) technology is a kind of mixed reality in which 2D/3D graphics are integrated into the real world in order to enhance user experience and enrich information. Augmented reality smart television (AR-STV) is TV broadcasting using AR technology to blend augmented content (2D/3D graphic object) with broadcasting content in real-time on receiving terminals. The augmented content overlaid in the augmentation region is fixed statically or moves along the trajectory as if an AR‑based location application shows path information on the real location from a smart-phone's camera. AR-STV provides that TV viewers can choose whether to turn on the augmented content or watch the original TV content only (without the augmented content).

Recommendation ITU-T J.302 specifies the related technologies that should be implemented for an augmented reality smart television system.

Amendment 1 introduces support for real-time comment sharing services.